Always suffering from aches and pains in your joints? 3 Reasons to consider Physical Therapy
September 15th, 2020Do you have chronic pain? If so, you’re in the company of at least 20% of the United States population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At Anders & Associates Physical Therapy, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic aches &
Improve Your Health By Adding Stretching Into Your Daily Routine
September 5th, 2020Have You Discovered the Many Benefits of Stretching? Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most definitely yes. Daily stretching exercises are a staple of physical therapy for just that reason. You might be surprised to discover just how
How Important is Physical Therapy Before and After Surgery?
August 15th, 2020It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist both before and after surgery. Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation — sometimes referred to as “prehab” — can help you to prepare emotionally and physically for the surgery. And when the operation is done, physical therapy can help to ensure a
Say No to Opioids! 3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Naturally Relieve Pain
August 5th, 2020Physical Therapy: The Natural Alternative to Drugs Does the prospect of taking painkilling drugs for the rest of your life fill you with concern? If it doesn’t, then it should — especially if the drugs in question are opioids. Many chronic pain sufferers who can’t get the relief they need from NSAIDs or steroids feel
Is the Pain in Your Back Caused by a Herniated Disc? Here’s How to Know.
July 15th, 2020A herniated disc refers to an issue with one of the rubbery cushions that are in between the vertebrae. A spinal disc has a soft jellylike interior with a tougher exterior. Symptoms of a Herniated Disc While most herniated discs occur in the lower back, they also can occur in the cervical area. Symptoms are
Don’t Suffer From Arthritis Pain Any Longer – Find Relief With Physical Therapy
July 5th, 2020Millions of individuals struggle with arthritis pain and stiffness. Many arthritis sufferers follow several steps each day just to relieve their relieve stiff and achy joints. Physical therapy can be part of an effective plan to ease your pain while also remaining active. Contact Anders and Associates Physical Therapy today to find out how a
Treat Stress-Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.
June 15th, 2020There is nothing worse than that feeling of having your head in a clamp. Whether the pain starts in your neck, the back of your head or front and center behind your eyes, stress headaches can derail your entire day. While reducing your stress level can often reduce your stress-related headaches, getting rid of the
Reduce Opioid Consumption and Feel Better with Physical Therapy
June 5th, 2020Long-term opioid consumption is not a good strategy for managing chronic pain. In addition to the risk of addiction, opioids simply alleviate the symptoms (pain) of a larger problem. For very real, measurable improvement over chronic pain, physical therapy has been proven to be a much better option than opioids or other pharmaceutical painkillers. If
Lasting Relief for Hip & Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
May 20th, 2020Hip and knee pain are some of the most common types of pain people deal with – they are some of the top pains listed on the Centers for Disease Control surveys of adults reporting joint pain. So if you are struggling with hip and knee pain, you are definitely not alone. Whether your knee
How Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains
May 10th, 2020If you work with a physical therapist to help manage a chronic pain condition, you will probably receive some nutritional advice as part of the process. Physical therapists are not nutritionists, but providing nutritional advice to patients is well within the scope of a physical therapist’s duties. For some chronic conditions, dietary changes can make
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